Medical Terminology (Chapter 15)

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Urinalysis

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the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

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Ultrasonography

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the imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing; also known as ultrasound and diagnostic ultrasound

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Transesophageal Echocardiography

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an ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures

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Transdermal

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medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

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Subcutaneous Injection

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the administration of medication by injection into the fatty layer just below the skin

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Stridor

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an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or in the larynx

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Stethoscope

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an instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

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Sphygmomanometer

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instrument used to measure blood pressure

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Speculum

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an instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior

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Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography

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a type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs

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Sim's Position

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an examination position in which the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed along the back

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Rhonci

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coarse rattling breath sounds that are somewhat like snoring

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Recumbent

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any position in which the patient is lying down

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Rales

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abnormal crack-like lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during inspiration

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Radiopaque

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a substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through and appears white or light grey on the resulting film

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Radiolucent

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a substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark grey on the resulting film

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Pyuria

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the presence of pus in the urine

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Proteinuria

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the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine

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Prone Position

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an examination position in which the patient is lying on the abdomen with the face down

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Positron Emission Tomography

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imaging technique that combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas

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Placebo

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an inactive substance that is given only for its suggestive effects

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Phlebotomy

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the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood; also known as venipuncture.

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Pericardiocentesis

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a surgical puncture to draw fluid from the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

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Perfusion

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the flow of blood through an organ

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Parenteral

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taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract

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Palliative

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a substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it

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Otoscope

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an instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

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Opthalmoscope

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an instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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imaging technique that uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images of any plane through the body; also known as MRI

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Lithotomy Position

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an examination position in which the patient is lying on the back with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups

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Laparoscopy

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the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope

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Kentonuria

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the presence of ketones in the urine

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Intravenous Injection

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the administration of medication by injection directly into a vein

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Intramuscular Injection

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the administration of medication by injection directly into muscle tissue

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Intradermal Injection

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the administration of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin

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Interventional Radiology

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the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy

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Idiosyncratic Reaction

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an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to an individual

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Hypothermia

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an abnormally low body temperature

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Hyperthermia

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an extremely high fever

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Hematuria

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the presence of blood in the urine

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Hematocrit

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the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells

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Glycosuria

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the presence of glucose in the urine

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Fluoroscopy

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an imagine technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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Endoscope

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a small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end

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Echocardiography

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an ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

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Creatinuria

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an increased concentration of creatinine in the urine

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Contraindication

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a factor in a patient's condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill-advised

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Computed Tomography

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a thin fan-shaped xray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

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Compliance

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the patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other healthcare professional

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Calciuria

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the abnormal presence of calcium in the urine

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Bruit

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an abnormal sound heard during auscultation of an artery

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Bacteriuria

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the presence of bacteria in the urine

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Auscultation

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listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body

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Arthrocentesis

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the surgical puncture if a joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis

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Antipyretic

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Medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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Analgesic

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the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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Albuminuria

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the presence of the protein albumin in the urine; a sign of impaired kidney function

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Acupuncture

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a traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points of the body

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Acetaminophen

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an analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not reduce inflammation